Walking

[ispitroseas]

Do you take your snakes out for a little fresh air? I frequently did this summer and am planning on doing a "last of the season" with my boa.
Now, I usually use the courtyard, but my boa is much bigger than my others and may go onto the cement. Should I take her somewhere grassier? There are plenty of spots around.
Also is 70F too cold. I think it's pushing it, but I think this girl deserves some natural stimulation

[Rickys_Reptiles]

It's a bit cool, but not too cold, so long as she isn't out there for too long. As far as going on the cement vs the grass, I don't think it matters.

[Jessimica]

"Natural Stimulation" is more like "stress" to be honest, snakes are not animals that require fun or adventure, they like feeling safe and secure.

That said, I have walked around outdoors with my milk snake on my shoulders, but only during the summer when it is at least 75F+

I wouldn't do it anytime colder than that, because with even a slight breeze it can be significantly colder. I also wouldn't put my snakes in the grass for fear of bugs and ticks. But I have seen many people do it so that's just my opinion.

[ispitroseas]

It's a bit cool, but not too cold, so long as she isn't out there for too long. As far as going on the cement vs the grass, I don't think it matters.

I wasn't planning for too long. There's a pretty calm patch of grass near. Maybe 20 minutes top for the session.
I also had ulterior motives for wanting good outdoorsy photos.

[ispitroseas]

"Natural Stimulation" is more like "stress" to be honest, snakes are not animals that require fun or adventure, they like feeling safe and secure.

That said, I have walked around outdoors with my milk snake on my shoulders, but only during the summer when it is at least 75F+

I wouldn't do it anytime colder than that, because with even a slight breeze it can be significantly colder. I also wouldn't put my snakes in the grass for fear of bugs and ticks. But I have seen many people do it so that's just my opinion.

Well maybe not natural stimulation, but just some sun and not having my cat come and try to be nosey

[Spike89]

I take all my snakes out and about with me. I hand my redtail around my neck to go on walks. My ball pythons are present with me when out to the gardening section of Lowes and Home Depot. Of course i take them to pet stores too.

[ispitroseas]

I take all my snakes out and about with me. I hand my redtail around my neck to go on walks. My ball pythons are present with me when out to the gardening section of Lowes and Home Depot. Of course i take them to pet stores too.

I'm glad I'm not the only weirdo that takes their snake to the liquor store haha

[Fraido]

Walks with your snakes are the greatest! Love the looks people give, ha! (:

[Spike89]

It's amazing how people react. They usually jump back then gather in to check them out.

[Fraido]

The people who are all like, "OH MAH GAWDD! Is that a REAL snake!?!!"
.. They make me laugh. HA.